IRIS Interviews

IRIS Interviews

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Data is the new accountancy battleground

ACCOUNTED FOR — a podcast for the future-fit accountant. Data has always been critical, but with MTD on the way, now more than ever, accountants need to be utilising the information they have available to them. With many practices moving their software to the cloud, patchworks of applications are being created, presenting new data challenges. Paul Onions, Product Director at IRIS Software Group and Jonathan Priestley, Head of Portfolio Modernisation at IRIS Software Group, delve into what the future will hold for the next generation of software and how accountants can benefit. https://www.iris.co.uk/accountancy/

How to use data to build a strong trust

UNCOMPLICATED — a podcast for school leaders, managers and teachers. The UK government wants every school to become part of a Multi-Academy Trust by 2030. MATs are being encouraged to add more schools, but they must also demonstrate strength in a number of key areas. Tom Kershaw, Education Market Specialist at IRIS Software Group and Nicholas Clark, Senior Product Manager at IRIS Education, explore how trusts can improve performance and establish a framework for success using good quality data. https://www.iris.co.uk/education/

The journey of our growth champion

A LEADER’S IMPACT — a podcast for business owners, managers and changemakers. Livestock farmer, bakery owner and marketing guru, IRIS’ Chief Marketing Officer, David, is without a doubt a man of many talents. In this episode, David Turner, CMO and Growth Champion at IRIS Software Group speaks to Sara Lewis, Head of Communications and Content at IRIS Software Group, sharing his experiences in the business world and exploring the reasons why small and large companies alike need to have a relentless focus on the customer when considering marketing their products and services. https://www.iris.co.uk/

Diary of a new MD – What am I personally doing to win the talent war?

THE HUMAN SOURCE — a podcast for tomorrow’s HR and Payroll professionals. The talent shortage is a hot topic on every HR team's lips at the moment. The record-breaking numbers of vacancies and increased demands from talent are making recruitment and retaining top employees more of a challenge each day. It’s time to rethink the process. Stephanie Coward, Managing Director HCM at IRIS Software Group talks frankly with Sara Lewis, Head of Communications and Content at IRIS Software Group, about her experiences as a new division Managing Director at IRIS Software Group and how she is addressing talent issues within the organisation. https://www.iris.co.uk/hr/ https://www.iris.co.uk/payroll/

Creating a digital practice

ACCOUNTED FOR — a podcast for the future-fit accountant. The accountancy sector has seen a wave of new, tech-savvy, market entrants that are threatening the bread and butter of more established practices. Steve Cox, Head of Market Insights at IRIS Software Group and Jim Scott, Managing Director Accountancy at IRIS Software Group, explore this phenomenon and delve into how practices can evolve, adapt and embrace change to compete in the changing landscape. https://www.iris.co.uk/accountancy/

Top tips for effective recruitment and retention in schools

UNCOMPLICATED — a podcast for school leaders, managers and teachers. Currently, there is fierce competition to hire in the education sector; nationwide teacher shortages are putting considerable pressure on recruitment teams in schools to attract and retain talent. Tom Kershaw, Education Market Specialist at IRIS Software Group and Matt Brown, HR & Compliance Sales Manager at Every By IRIS, explore what activities can help schools and trusts reduce the number of open vacancies and keep staff for the long term. https://www.iris.co.uk/education/

What makes someone leadership material?

A LEADER’S IMPACT — a podcast for business owners, managers and changemakers. What makes someone a good leader? Are they born, or are they made? Elona Mortimer-Zhika, Chief Executive Officer at IRIS Software Group and Duane Jackson, Senior Technical Director at IRIS Software Group, offer their pearls of wisdom and explore the value of certain leadership styles. In the episode, Elona shares her experiences leading a large business during COVID, and Duane talks candidly about his challenge in learning to become a leader rather than a ‘software coder’. Together they offer some great advice for professionals wanting to charge up the ladder. https://www.iris.co.uk/

Affordable ways to motivate staff

THE HUMAN SOURCE — a podcast for tomorrow’s HR and Payroll professionals. Given the current economic climate, small businesses may breathe a sigh of relief to hear that money is not the only thing motivating staff to join, stay and/or do their best work for an employer. Our dynamic duo, Stephanie Kelly, Chief People Officer at IRIS Software Group and Stephanie Coward, Managing Director at IRIS Software Group, explore what strategies businesses can look to improve, including internal career moves, manager-employee relationships and wellbeing support. https://www.iris.co.uk/hr/

How to be MTD ready

ACCOUNTED FOR — a podcast for the future-fit accountant. MTD for VAT is so passé; it’s all about MTD for Income Tax now! However, a fifth of small businesses (SMEs) are still completely unaware of MTD, and many others still think it isn’t going to happen, or maybe they’re hoping it won’t. Jenny Strudwick, Product Director at IRIS Software Group and Steve Cox, Head of Market Insights at IRIS Software Group know a thing or two about MTD. Join them as they navigate you through the latest developments, explaining what sort of preparation will be key to success. https://www.iris.co.uk/accountancy/

Back to School

UNCOMPLICATED — a podcast for school leaders, managers and teachers. One of today’s biggest challenges for schools and MATs are the four ambitious education objectives set out by the DofE White Paper. In this episode, Simon Freeman, MD IRIS Education at IRIS Software Group, Nicholas Clark, Senior Product Manager at IRIS Education and Tom Kershaw, Education Market Specialist at IRIS Software Group, sit down and share their views on key areas of focus for MAT leaders, education professionals, school staff and teachers. https://www.iris.co.uk/education/

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